Friday, July 29, 2016

At the DNC, the debate over drug prices gives way to charcuterie and cheese


At the DNC, the debate over drug prices gives way to charcuterie and cheese-stat: The drug industry didn’t really feel the heat here at the Democratic National Convention.

High-profile Harris, low-profile Sanchez campaign at Democratic convention

High-profile Harris, low-profile Sanchez campaign at Democratic convention-washingtonpost: Kamala Harris was seemingly everywhere you looked here during the Democratic National Convention.

Winners and losers of the Democratic National Convention

Winners and losers of the Democratic National Convention-thehill: Democrats swung between triumph and disaster here in four days that saw outstanding speeches and emotional moments, but also some stark displays of disunity.

Thursday, July 28, 2016

Feds issue controversial star ratings for hospitals

Feds issue controversial star ratings for hospitals-thehill: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on Wednesday unveiled a simplified star-based rating system for hospitals, a controversial move that sparked opposition from both industry groups and lawmakers.

Democratic Health Experts Expect GOP Will Compromise on Health Care With Clinton in White House

Democratic Health Experts Expect GOP Will Compromise on Health Care With Clinton in White House-morningconsult: Republicans will move away from calls to repeal the Affordable Care Act if Hillary Clinton wins the presidency in November, several Democratic health policy experts said Wednesday at a panel discussion focused on health care at the Democratic National Convention.

In Philly, Clinton allies say healthcare costs are next big battle

In Philly, Clinton allies say healthcare costs are next big battle-thehill: After six years of rock-solid defense, top healthcare advocates in the Democratic Party are now willing to acknowledge that the Affordable Care Act has fallen flat on affordability.

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

What to watch for on Day 3 of the Dem convention

What to watch for on Day 3 of the Dem convention-thehill:  The clouds are clearing over the Democratic Party as its heaviest hitters prepare to go to bat for Hillary Clinton on Wednesday.